Scope
Reference
DN784527
Description
Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council (the Council's) are seeking a provider to design, develop and deliver a training programme for professionals on gambling related harm, and to produce a standalone educational resource pack to support the delivery of sessions on gambling related harm to children & young people, aged 11 to 19.
The training programme will include three offers:
• Basic awareness raising and knowledge around gambling related harms training for professionals working with children and young people (CYP)
• Basic awareness raising and knowledge around gambling related harms training for professionals working with adults
• A train the trainer offer for professionals who work with CYP or adults to equip them with the knowledge and ability to train others, and a train the trainer network
The training will be tailored to the Council's and increase professionals' knowledge and awareness of gambling related harm. Those attending the training will gain confidence and skills in identifying and responding to the risks and signs of gambling related harm using stigma free language. They will also be provided with training documentation, advice and support, during and following the training.?
The train the trainer offer will equip attendees with the knowledge, ability and confidence to train other professionals, and provide sustainability for the delivery of the training programme within Leicestershire and Rutland. The Provider is also asked to build in regular contact and support for the trainers with the provision of a 'train the trainer network'.
The educational resource pack will be tailored to the Council's and increase knowledge and awareness of gambling related harm for young people through the wider education system. The pack will be used by different professionals in a range of settings, including teachers and teaching staff, health professionals, local authority and youth workers and higher education staff. The resource pack will include session plans, recorded resources, slides, discussion points, activities and signposts to use in assemblies and pop-up events for example.
All elements of the training programme should address the impact of stigma in relation to gambling and gambling related harm, use stigma free language and in the case of the train the trainer offer provide the ability for attendees to train others using stigma free language.
The Provider should also consider the impact of trauma in relation to gambling related harm and take a trauma informed approach in all elements of the training programme (including design and delivery), and production of the educational resource pack. The Council's are seeking a single provider deliver the above training.
The provider is expected to develop and deliver an educational resource pack as part of the design phase within the first 5 months of the contract (03/11/25 - 31/03/26). The delivery of training will commence on 01/04/26 - 31/03/28 (over a period of 2 years).
The total estimated contract value of this service is £186,250 excluding VAT.
Total value (estimated)
- £186,250 excluding VAT
- £186,250 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 4 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80511000 - Staff training services
Contract locations
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
This opportunity can be found on ProContract (EastMids Tenders), see link below. Bidder can obtain the tender documents from this portal, as well as submitting their bids.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f70aa493-4771-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
Contracting authorities
Leicestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHT-9235-VXDV
County Hall
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Rutland County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQJ-3429-NZWQ
Catmos House
Oakham
LE15 6HP
United Kingdom
Email: commissioning@rutland.gov.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government